2023 Beneath the Surface
Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
Spear Lake
Syracuse, IN
Lake Facts
Overview Information
Lake Size
40 Acres
Max Depth
28 Feet
Watershed Size
2570 Acres
Inlets
Drains north to Lake Papakeechie
Outlets
Flow from the west from Rothenberger Lake
Access
Public; Off N 1000 E in Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area
Recreation
Fishing
Boating Restrictions
Electric Motors Only
Best Fishing
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear
Fish Consumption Advisory
Sensitive Population Advisory: The sensitive population includes females under the age of 50 excluding women who are no longer capable of becoming pregnant, males under age 15, and people with compromised immune systems.
General Population Advisory: The general population includes adult men over the age of 15 and women over the age of 50 who are no longer capable of becoming pregnant.
For the most up to date information, see the Indiana Department of Health’s website HERE.
Data and research
Spear Lake
Original Research from the Lilly Center
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